I.C. Council to vote on urban chickens

11:54 PM,
Nov. 8, 2012

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The Iowa City Council will discuss two measures next week that could pave the way for urban chickens becoming a reality in the city.

The council is scheduled to vote on two ordinances, one which would amend the zoning code for accessory uses and buildings to allow for the keeping of chickens. The second ordinance deals specifically with the rules and provisions for keeping a chicken.

However, Iowa City Manager Tom Markus said the vote on the chicken permit won't happen without the zoning amendment first being approved. ...